The Faheys and the Longs

Denny Fahey and Jo Flynn Fahey have been friends with Dave and Kay Long since they met in New York in the 1960's. They describe how they met in Gaelic Park and the role the GAA played in their friendship. Denny and Jo still live in New York, and they discuss the changes they've witnessed in the football and hurling teams since the 1960's. They explain how the changing employment situation in New York has affected team numbers over the decades, and they describe their roles in accommodating visiting players from Ireland. Dave and Kay discuss their regret about returning to Ireland and compare their lives in both places. Both couples also reflect on issues of emigration, identity, and Irishness, and outline how Gaelic Park has changed since the 1960's. Finally, the consider the impact the GAA has had on their lives.